Spacecraft Operations Engineer PipelineActive
The opportunity
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…
What you'll do
Command and operate spacecraft with automation at the core
Develop and test ground and flight software for long-term missions
Build robust operational scripts and telemetry/FDIR configurations
Lead validation using simulation tools (HITL, flatsat)
Support spacecraft through integration, testing, launch, and on-orbit life
Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and performance
What they're looking for
- You’re not just technically strong: you’re decisive, curious, and solutions-focused.
- You tackle complex engineering problems and find a path forward
- You own your work end-to-end and deliver under pressure
- You communicate clearly, challenge respectfully, and collaborate deeply
